Locksmith's shop, Bread Street
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Locksmith's shop, Bread Street
Image: © kim traynor Taken: 25 May 2009
The day of the Drysalter and the Ironmonger have long gone, but it seems that the Locksmith's services are as much in demand to day as ever. This is the oldest Locksmith's shop in Edinburgh, established in 1851. It has had several owners in its time, but has retained the original name.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.946214
Longitude
-3.204371